West Papua needs our help - act now!

We have just received this email from Benny Wenda, exiled West Papuan independence leader, and long-time friend of the NI. The situation in West Papua is deteriorating rapidly as the Indonesian military attempt to crush opposition in Tingginambut district. He is asking for our help, in solidarity with his people. Please take the time to read his message below, and contact some or all of the officials he suggests. International scrutiny on the situation could make all the difference at this crucial moment.

It is with great sadness that I write to let you know about a humanitarian crisis that is developing in Puncak Jaya region of the West Papua highlands. Indonesian military have been launching sweeping operations for the past week in the Tingginambut district. Homes in three villages have been burnt, two people killed, one lady raped, and all livestock killed by Indonesian military.

The Indonesian military are trying to find Papua freedom fighters led by Goliath Tabuni and have set a deadline of 28th June for them to surrender. But there will never be any surrender by the Papuan people in our struggle. We all want freedom.

The people of West Papua need your help to put pressure on the Indonesia Government before something terrible happen on 28th June.

We need United Nations to send peacekeeping force to West Papua immediately. We need foreign media and human rights groups allowed to Papua immediately.

Why does Indonesia not allow any journalists or human rights groups to enter? It is because they do not want the world to know what they are doing to my people?

Please find below contact details for high officials in the police and military in West Papua. Your support can make big difference.

Thank you for your kindness and support for us.

Benny Wenda

Make phone call, send fax or send the letter to:

1.Man of the Responsible Military Operation in Tinginambut Head of Puncak Jaya, Regency LUKASENEMBE, Mobile: +62 8128349090

2.Man of the Give the Bayet to Militari Operation in Hall West Papua Governor of Papua Barnabas Suebu office, Telephone: +62 967-534395

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